Weddings

I love playing acoustic guitar at wedding ceremonies. There are few moments in life where music is so important. It’s an honour for me to be a part of it.

The warmth, majesty and depth of open tunings. To create a signature guitar sound, I use what are called “open” tunings. Used most notably by the Rolling Stones, they provide incredible warmth, majesty and depth.

Music that’s a little more personal. Most couples I work with want a wedding that’s unique. As a wedding guitarist, I’m more often asked to play Neil Young or Jack Johnson than I am the Wedding March. That said, others like my modern, earthier approach to classic wedding songs.

Either way, my style and repertoire allow you to build a wedding ceremony that’s very unique and extremely personal.

Instrumentals 2016 — Instrumental Guitar Performance Recordings.

This year I’ve started a new project.

For some time now, I’ve wanted to build a library of performance recordings that truly reflect the nature of my work. Since my last instrumental guitar recording, I have performed at hundreds of weddings and corporate events. Working with so many different Clients has greatly expanded my playlist and range of styles.

With the aid of a new recording facility and great sounding room, I’m able to work regularly at capturing each song at its best.

Everything you hear on these recordings is achievable in a live setting exactly as performed here. I make use of percussion instruments (hi-hat and kick-drum) by playing them with my right foot. All of the sound changes, both dramatic and subtle, are done live via a delay pedal and an effect unit.

I will be building this library two songs at a time, and will add to it every two to three weeks. You can also receive updates via E-MAIL, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK.

All songs are for audition purposes only. Not for sale or distribution.

Live in Studio (2012) — Instrumental Guitar Performance Recording.

I took some time in December 2012 to do a live studio performance. I wanted to have a good quality recording of a diverse live set. This one covers material you might hear at a wedding, dinner, cocktail party, or just about anything in between.

A realistic performance recording was the main goal here. We took a lot of time with set up, to capture the best blend of intimacy and size, then I performed one single set. No retakes. No fixing mistakes. No overdubs. Just one guitar and a hi-hat. The delay you hear was done live through a delay pedal and into the board.

All songs except “Fading Light” are for audition purposes only. Not for sale or distribution.

iTunes Releases – Performances

Wedding guitarist, Toronto.

Looking for elegant, eclectic and contemporary live music for your wedding ceremony? Jake Dudas plays an incredibly diverse range of live acoustic guitar music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions and dinners. From Jack Johnson and Neil Young, to Coldplay and The Tragically Hip, create a truly unique soundtrack for your wedding. MORE